Internships at Sanjhi Sikhiya_2026

ESP Engineered; Punjab; On-site; INR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is offering an internship in Punjab aimed at transforming public education. Interns will work with a dedicated team, interact with education stakeholders, and take part in practical programs impacting thousands of children. This role requires full-time availability and a genuine interest in education and rural development. Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and familiarity with digital tools are essential. The internship lasts 3-6 months, with remuneration based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Punjabi proficiency is a significant plus.
• Genuine interest in education, equity, and rural Punjab.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly team check-ins and maintain a personal work tracker.
• Present work at the end of the internship.
• Engage with government school principals and teachers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Comfort with ambiguity and field work

Self-motivation and initiative

Proficiency in Google Suite

Interest in education and equity

Tools

Google Suite

Basic digital tools

Job description

Interning with Sanjhi Sikhiya is not a conventional desk job. You will be embedded in one of the most ambitious attempts to transform public education in Punjab. You will work alongside a team of 100 people across five districts, interact with government school principals and teachers, engage with university partners like Thapar, IIT Ropar, IISER Mohali, and Plaksha, and contribute to real programs that reach thousands of children.

Former interns have gone on to full-time roles within the organisation and in the broader social sector. This is an opportunity to build your professional skills, deepen your understanding of education and development, and do work that matters.

Each internship role clearly outlines the purpose of the role, key responsibilities and deliverables, skills or competencies required and duration. Interns are expected to participate in weekly team check-ins, maintain a personal work tracker, and present their work at the end of their tenure.

What are we looking for?

• Full-time availability for the internship duration, based in Punjab (Patiala / Tricity preferred)
• Comfort with ambiguity, field work, and working in a fast-paced startup nonprofit environment
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; Punjabi proficiency is a significant plus
• Genuine interest in education, equity, and rural Punjab
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership
• Proficiency in Google Suite, basic digital tools; familiarity with data or design tools is a bonus

Internship Duration: 3‑6 months (full‑time preferred)

Location: Tricity/Any of our existing districts (should be comfortable with travel)

Remuneration: Based on skills and experience; to be discussed at the offer stage